The American domestic cyclopædia, a volume of universal ready reference for American women in American homes (1890)
Lupton, F. M. (Frank M.), 1854-1910 · New York · leaf 104
terial. The vividclusters of crepeflowers are beauti-ful; and the judi-cious introduction ofgold thread here andthere gives a mar-velous richness tothe whole work. Very fine floss silkis the most commonmaterial used, andthe embroidery isdone in long, irregu-lar stitches. Silk andsatin are… … 104 ARTISTIC EMBROIDERY. the bold, free outlines seem easy of imitation; and a study of the cheapChinese and Japanese fans will be found very suggestive in the way of de-sign and coloring. A sample design on one of these fans has an intenselyblue sky at the upper edge—a white moon in its first…
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